Charles Boehm ⚽️

Almost a week on from the storm's arrival and we're just now STARTING to do this? Woof. Not a great week for our fair city's government

LFGGGGG

Anyway, back to reality. Bruce Arena believes Quakes "will add another attacking player in the next week or two," says SJ are already way ahead of last year, particularly defensively. Specifically cites Ronaldo Vieira, Beau Leroux and Niko Tsakiris (him mentioning the latter is esp notable, imo)

Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, what you're consuming as last-call sicko viewing has caught the eye of an elite-yet-overlooked European player making his morning smoothie, and taps into a nagging sense of ennui he's been feeling about his life. He watches the end-to-end 3-3 draw, and texts his agent

Imagine: You've attended your local team's Saturday night match, had a few beverages and a nice time, you get home and think it might just be time for bed. But then you see that Team Hawai'i SC is hosting Spartak Indianapolis in MLS's 'Pacific Nightcap Showdown presented by Sun Country' @ 1am ET...

"... and I couldn't sleep after the game, I always watch some matches. I definitely know that it's not a league you can underestimate..."

This reinforces my and @mlsist.bsky.social's long-term vision of a Team Hawaii relaunch to offer a chaotic late-night viewing option for Europe and global sickos

Timo Werner now speaking to journos about joining San Jose Earthquakes. Asked about his level of familiarity with MLS, he says, "Because of the time difference, I didn't watch a lot of games. But here and there I watched some games, because when we had, for example, late games in Germany..."

we are a violent imperial power and yelling at us makes all of the sense in the world. this isn't that. this is some goober in your mentions beto-posting about how you want a pony. i don't even want americans doing that to me. and i'm certainly not participating in this perverted ritual with british

Orlando City set new precedent with Alex Freeman transfer | MLSSoccer.com The sale of wunderkind Alex Freeman to Spain’s Villarreal CF, which went official on Thursday afternoon, stands to reap upwards of $7 million for Orlando City – and possibly quite a bit more, thanks t...

“We want to see more and more Alex Freemans, players that are contributing, that are coming to our pathway of development and fulfilling their dreams.”

A transfer payday is one thing. A proof of concept is quite another, Orlando City CSO Ricardo Moreira tells me:

www.mlssoccer.com/news/orlando...

friend of mine is an undocumented immigrant and has been hiding in Melania theaters bc he knows people assume no one is in there

Orlando City set new precedent with Alex Freeman transfer | MLSSoccer.com The sale of wunderkind Alex Freeman to Spain’s Villarreal CF, which went official on Thursday afternoon, stands to reap upwards of $7 million for Orlando City – and possibly quite a bit more, thanks t...

“We want to see more and more Alex Freemans, players that are contributing, that are coming to our pathway of development and fulfilling their dreams.”

A transfer payday is one thing. A proof of concept is quite another, Orlando City CSO Ricardo Moreira tells me:

www.mlssoccer.com/news/orlando...

Mateusz Bogusz supercharges Houston Dynamo's transformative window | MLSSoccer.com Mateusz Bogusz is back in MLS after a year in LIGA MX with Cruz Azul, and he’s eager to embrace great expectations as Houston Dynamo FC’s newest Designated Player.

“It's a big deal for our club. We're spending a lot of money... But Mateusz, he put some skin in the game as well.”

The Houston Dynamo just splashed 💵 on half a dozen new signings, and today the biggest went official.

I caught up with Mateusz Bogusz yesterday:

www.mlssoccer.com/news/mateusz...

Being criticized for supporting the injection of additional funds into player compensation, after having played with a full-time job and housed teammates on welfare ten years ago in this very league, might perhaps be the nicest thing that’s happened to me so far this year.

Mateusz Bogusz supercharges Houston Dynamo's transformative window | MLSSoccer.com Mateusz Bogusz is back in MLS after a year in LIGA MX with Cruz Azul, and he’s eager to embrace great expectations as Houston Dynamo FC’s newest Designated Player.

“It's a big deal for our club. We're spending a lot of money... But Mateusz, he put some skin in the game as well.”

The Houston Dynamo just splashed 💵 on half a dozen new signings, and today the biggest went official.

I caught up with Mateusz Bogusz yesterday:

www.mlssoccer.com/news/mateusz...

One of the five best players this country has produced, no gender caveat. Happy retirement, Crystal Dunn.

USWNT star Crystal Dunn retires from professional soccer. Dunn leaves the game a champion in every way- World Cup, Olympic gold medal, 3x NWSL title, 3x NWSL Shield, NWSL Golden Boot, & MVP 🏆

A role model to all on and off the pitch. Your dance moves & DJ skills will be missed🫶

Former Assistant, Zoran Savic, Sues Sporting KC Lawsuit alleges Sporting KC used anticompetitive and monopolistic tactics with former Academy Affiliate run by Savic.

Former #SportingKC assistant coach, Zoran Savic, is suing Sporting Kansas City.

kcsoccerjournal.com/01/26/2026/f...

A photo of the mayor of the Dalles, Oregon staring wistfully out of the window at his the high desert down in the Columbia River

Last week, OPB published an investigation into The Dalles' efforts to expand its water reservoir in the Mount Hood National Forest at the same time that Google expands its footprint in the city. This week, The Dalles Mayor Richard Mays raised questions about OPB's reporting in a Facebook post that included a four-page letter from the city's retired public works director Dave Anderson.

An in-depth, line-by-line review of the article in response to the letter found one error, which OPB has corrected and noted in the original story. The projected monthly residential water rates are expected to go up 99% by 2036, not 7% as we originally reported.

Oregon Public Broadcasting issued the coldest correction I’ve ever seen this week.

A real actual dead-tree soccer mag??? In this economy!?!?!?

Yes

We’ve got feature stories from @timostlundfoss.bsky.social, @susierantz.bsky.social, @gwillow.me, @cboehm.bsky.social and @catabush.com as well as a Q&A with Brian Schmetzer that will be done IN SPAIN. Think you’re going to love this.

HAHAHAH BENFICA HOLY SHIT

Ok, you know what? Hell yea #NWSL media days

Gotta emphasize: It has NOT improved the quality of life in DC.

An example of how bored these troops are: Someone sprained an ankle during a pickup ⚽ game I was in near the Mall in November. 5-10 guardsmen walked up and started helping the guy w/ his injury.

Uhh sure, it was nice of them, but 💸💸💸

MLS Transfers: Austin land Facundo Torres, Galaxy add João Klauss | MLSSoccer.com Your calendar eyes don’t deceive you: February looms, which means opening day 2026 is almost upon us.

A new bat lands in Austin, Galaxy go Brazilian, Freeman makes the leap, Inter Miami contemplate hegemony and more...

It's time for the latest MLS transfer roundup:

www.mlssoccer.com/news/mls-tra...

a woman is covering her face with her hands while sitting in a crowd of people . ALT: a woman is covering her face with her hands while sitting in a crowd of people .

20 SHOTS, 1 (ONE) ON TARGET

'The Union now aren’t just viewed as the top American club for developing US nat'l team talent, they can put numbers behind it. Last year a total of 57 Union players and prospects were called up to USYNTs. That is easily the best of any MLS club, w/ LA Galaxy second at 52 & Chicago Fire third at 40'

That's fair, and maybe their tactical approach worked in their favor given the circumstances. But damn, I'm really left wanting more considering all that firepower Gotham have, and their supposed 'tournament team' vibes

I got the feeling they could've played another hour or so and not put much on frame. Just hamfisted in the box

It was one of the only bits of defending GFC had to do and... welp